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Nitro, West Virginia

Introduction to Nitro, West Virginia

Nitro, West Virginia, in Kanawha county, is located 12 miles W of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and is 123 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Charleston metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Nitro is home to approximately 6,824 residents.

Nitro History

Nitro was officially incorporated by Circuit Court in the year 1932. The word ‘nitro’ is derived from the word ‘nitrocellulose’. The community which is now known as Nitro was the center of ammunition production of the United States, at the time of the World War I. The government of United States named the area Nitro on account of the establishment of a huge federal plant, manufacturing explosives during World War I. A part of the community of Nitro lies in the Kanawha County and the remainder in Putnam County.

Nitro and nearby Attractions

  • Museum in the Community
  • Hawks Nest State Park
  • Avampato Discovery Museum
  • Chief Logan State Park
  • Beech Fork State Park
  • Cultural Center

Things To Do In Nitro

Nitro has a number of notable locations such as the Tri State Racetrack & Gaming Center, Nitro City Hall, and Bradford Landing. The parks in the area include Ridenour Memorial Park, Nitro City Park, and Hawks Nest State Park offers multiple facilities for recreation. The local churches include Nitro Church of Christ, Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church of Nitro. Nitro Public Library offers a wide range of reading materials of diverse interest to the avid readers. Big Bend Golf Course is a well facilitated golf course.

Nitro Transportation

The Port Columbus International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Nitro Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at institutions such as Marshall University, Concord College, and West Virginia State College.

High Points

Nitro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Nitro Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Nitro Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 12%Nitro Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Nitro Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Nitro, WV

Comparing Nitro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens95
Female Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men49
Male Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime53

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